Location
University Park IL
Salary
$80,000.00 — $100,000.00

Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer / Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Join a dynamic team where precision, safety, and continuous improvement shape every decision. Our client, a manufacturer of engineered industrial systems, is seeking a Quality Engineer to play a critical role in advancing product reliability, vendor quality, and internal compliance.

This is a highly visible opportunity with advancement potential and involvement in impactful change and improvement initiatives within the corporate manufacturing facility.

Why You Should Apply

  • Base salary: $80,000–$100,000 depending on experience.
  • Target 10% annual bonus opportunity.
  • Profit sharing plan.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Company paid Short Term Disability and basic life and AD&D insurance.
  • Travel up to 30% provides variety and visibility.
  • Opportunities for advancement in a stable and established company.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Develop and implement product inspection standards and quality workflows.
  • Evaluate vendor quality systems and manage corrective actions.
  • Manage internal quality audit programs.
  • Participate in and lead elements of change management processes.
  • Determine needs for First Article Inspection Requests (FAIR) and manage execution.
  • Document and improve work processes and inspection criteria.
  • Coordinate training for quality tools and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Manage non-compliance investigations and drive corrective action.
  • Lead continuous improvement and quality-driven projects.

About You

  • Be able to do the job as described.
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 2–5 years of applied quality engineering experience.
  • Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and AAR M-1003 systems.
  • Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher preferred).
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Proficiency with MS Office and quality system documentation.
  • Able to travel up to 30%.

How To Apply

We’d love to see your resume, but we don’t need it to have a conversation. Send us an email to crusnak@mworkssearch.com and tell us why you’re interested. Or, if you do have a resume ready, apply here.